‘I’m a little surprised’: Nato summit venue in Madrid serves ‘Russian salad’

30/06/2022 10:25 The Guardian

Dish is staple in Spain but many restaurants have renamed it as a result of war in UkraineRussia-Ukraine war – live updatesAs Nato leaders gather in Madrid for a summit playing out in the shadow of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the spotlight has landed on a ubiquitous staple found in bars and restaurants across Spain: Russian salad.International officials and journalists were bemused to find the salad – a combination of potatoes, mayonnaise and vegetables known as ensaladilla Rusa – being sold as “potatoes salad Russian style” at the summit venue. Continue reading...

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